535D.4 License and registration required.
1. On or after January 1, 2010, an individual shall not engage in the business of a mortgage loan originator with respect to any dwelling or residential real estate located in this state without first obtaining and maintaining annually a license under this chapter. Each licensed mortgage loan originator must register with and maintain a valid unique identifier issued by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
2. A loan processor or underwriter who is an independent contractor may not engage in the activities of a loan processor or underwriter unless such independent contractor loan processor or underwriter obtains and maintains a license pursuant to this section, and registers with and maintains a valid unique identifier issued by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
3. An individual engaging solely in loan processor or underwriter activities shall not represent to the public, through advertising or other means of communicating or providing information including the use of business cards, stationery, brochures, signs, rate lists, or other promotional items, that the individual can or will perform any of the activities of a mortgage loan originator.
2009 Acts, ch 61, §4, 25; 2011 Acts, ch 102, §8
Referred to in §535D.3
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 535D - MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT
Section 535D.2 - Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 535D.4 - License and registration required.
Section 535D.5 - License and registration — application and issuance.
Section 535D.6 - Conditions of licensure.
Section 535D.7 - Prelicensing education of loan originators.
Section 535D.8 - Test requirements.
Section 535D.9 - Standards for license renewal and nonrenewal.
Section 535D.10 - Continuing education.
Section 535D.11 - Duties and powers of superintendent.
Section 535D.12 - Nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry information — challenge process.
Section 535D.13 - Disciplinary action and civil enforcement authority.
Section 535D.14 - Surety bond required or recovery fund.
Section 535D.15 - Confidentiality.
Section 535D.16 - Investigation and examination authority.
Section 535D.17 - Prohibited acts and practices.
Section 535D.18 - Report to nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
Section 535D.19 - Unique identifier shown.
Section 535D.20 - Operating without a license — penalty.
Section 535D.21 - Administrative authority.
Section 535D.22 - Compliance with federal law.
Section 535D.23 - Reports of condition required — exceptions.